An interesting discussion of the printed book and the relationship (or non-relationship) between form and content:
Reactions:
Scott McCloud’s When Metaphors Touch Down
Copyright & CopyLeft Links
What the Cool Kids are Doing: chatroulette
A short video on chatroulette.
chat roulette from Casey Neistat on Vimeo.
I want to say it with a French accent. Color me mildly intrigued, although I’m afraid to click through while at work.
My initial thoughts? So much for the avatar.
ChatRoulette: An Initial Survey (because academics love to study the latest thing).
What I’m doing tonight
Frontline’s latest documentary, digital_nation: life on the virtual frontier” aired last night on PBS and can be watched online at the previous link. I’ll be watching it this evening/afternoon, and I’m looking forward to exploring the resources at the documentary’s webpage as well. Early responses (linked below) to the piece indicate that there’s an interesting conversation to be had about writing.
Responses:
iPad Video
I want.
Writing Reflection
To my non-student friends: You’re welcome to read this post and comment; I’d love to know how you might answer some of these questions.
To my students: While I won’t be responding to all of the writing assignments I give you, I will try from time to time to do them right alongside you. Tonight’s assignment was one I thought I’d enjoy doing quite a bit.
The Write Stuff
Neil Gaiman harnesses the power of Twitter for fictional good.
Can’t wait to read the finished tale. If you tweet and want to play, hurray–this is a one day only event.
Lucid, and This Guy’s Worth More than Diamonds
It’s taken me far too long to put up this update. I can only offer “heavy meds” post-cesarean in the way of explanation, not excuse.
Matrix Assignment: Transmedia Stories
For this assignment, I’d like you to experience one of two transmedia stories related to The Matrix. Post your response as an entry to your own journal.
Due Date: Monday, October 5
Webkinz Assignment #4: Wordlings Learning Language
This week I’d like you to consider the use of language symbols in the Webkinz world; how do users speak to one another? What forums exist both inside and outside of the gamespace? Who may participate and what are their limitations?
Due date: Monday, September 28 at start of class.
Post to: your journal; set access to “Friends”
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